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If you have just passed the Nursing Licensure Examination, here are a few tips on how to make your life easier! We hope that these information will be of great help to you.

If you are planning to seek local employment, here are some requirements that Hospitals would get from you. (It varies depending on Institution that you are applying to.)

• 2 x 2 colored picture

Photocopy of the following documents:

• Diploma
• Transcript of Records
• Related Learning Experience
• Board Certificate
• Certificate of Board Rating
  Where to get?
  At the PRC Office in Manila
  How much?
  P 75.00 (Regular: Available after 2 -3 weeks if I remember it correctly)
  P 200.00 (Express: Available after an hour)
• PRC card
• Professional Tax Receipt
  Where to get?
  At the City Hall where you reside
  Also available at BIR
  How much?
  300.00 per year
  Tip!!!
  Apply for one as soon as you pass and register for your profession.
  Late registrations will be charged an amount of 20% of 300.00 per month starting from the date of your Registration
• Social Security System ID or E1 Form (If you don’t have one)
  Where to get?
  At the SSS Branch nearest you
  How much?
  FREE
• Tax Identification Number or Form1902
  Where to get?
  At the BIR
• NBI Clearance and Police Clearance
  Where to get?
  Please inquire at the City Hall where you reside
  At the QC Hall (for those living in QC Area)
  How much?
  100.00 for NBI Clearance
  150.00 for Police Clearance
• Residence Certificate
  Where to get?
  At the City Hall where you reside
  Also available at PRC
  How much?
  P5.00 at the PRC
  P50.00 at the QC Hall

Written by Jay of PHILIPPINENURSE.BLOGSPOT.COM

So now you know how young I am

My birthday was actually yesterday, September 5, but I’ve been celebrating my birthday since last Saturday. For the joint celebration of my birthday and Herbert’s birthday, the barkada went to Pork Barrel (which is somewhere in Timog avenue, I think. Not the one along Congressional. Or whatever. I’m really bad in remembering street names) for a night of good food, videoke, and barkada bonding.

But, first, we dropped by TriNoma because I’m really craving for some black forest ice cream cake at Five Cows.

I miss the white-washed chairs and the colorful pillows.

I wasn’t able to take photos much because I was busy waiting for the cake to be served. Hehe. And all the good shots are in Herbert’s camera. Maybe if he could email me some of the photos, I’d post it here.

Also, I wasn’t able to take a photo of the luscious slice of Black Forest Ice Cream Cake because it’s almost eaten to oblivion before I realized that I want to take a photo of it for my blog.

So maybe in my next visit I’d be able to take some photos.

Then we went to Pork Barrel. Our friends, the Penguins, AJ and Jo, were still now with us at that time but AJ said she called to have a VIP room reserved for us. When we inquired though, there were no reservations under AJ or Jo’s name. We even tried asking if there was a reservation made under the name, “Penguins”. But there were none.

But since we’re a bit early (it was only 7:30 p.m. then), we just took an unreserved VIP room. Only later when AJ and Jo arrived that we learned that the reservation was made under the name, “Jedi Council” (a name we call our Saturday drinking sessions). We transferred to the reserved VIP room because it was smaller, cooler, and more private.

Barrel of beer and lots of pulutan…that’s only the start of a long-drawn evening of singing, eating and drinking.

The Tower of Power! And, no, that’s not piss

So, yeah, we had that tower, 2 barrels, and 2 buckets of beer. And lots of sisig, buttered corn, Hungarian sausage, seafood fest, crispy tofu, peanuts, and kropek. Goodbye health and hello to cholesterol!

But at least, we had loads of fun!

Jedi Council loves the Tower

Glasses are for sissies

Me and Bestfriend Mutya. Promise, we are not tomato red in real life.

I can’t believe, though, that they made me sing “Baby, One More Time” by Britney Spears AGAIN. I think this is in commemoration of my first attempt at the song during our Barkadalympics ‘07 Latian getaway (What can I do? It’s the only song I know from the songs they picked for me to sing). ‘Was thinking of doing it Marty Casey style but sadly it didn’t come out that way. Haha.

We left at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday and decided to drop by Starbucks West ave. for a bit of caffeine (and sugar rush). Even if it’s raining and we’re still getting wet despite the umbrella above our heads, we liked hanging out at Starbucks, or any coffee shop for that matter. We just don’t seem to run out of things to talk about. Call it chismax but who doesn’t like to talk gossips? Or reminiscing about the good ‘ol days?

After an hour, we decided to go home. For one, they don’t like spending 3:33 a.m. out in the street because of the Exorcism of Emily Rose movie. Good thing I didn’t see this movie because I’m already scared shit just hearing them talk about it.

Also, the hospital awaits me for my 24-hours hospital duty.

But despite those, I enjoyed very much this celebration. And I also got a new Starbucks tumbler out of it. Hehe.

(More pictures to follow, if Herbert will send me those that are in his camera. Hehe.)

Tags: birthday celebration, 27 years, barkada

I got this very important news from BBC warning all bloggers regarding the spread of viral storms attacking Google's Blogger site. The site is being used by hackers who are posting fake entries to some blogs that could infect a Windows PC.

The following text were taken from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6970368.stm

The fake entries contain weblinks that lead to booby-trapped downloads that could infect a Windows PC. The Blogger attack is the latest in a series by a gang that has managed to hijack hundreds of thousands of PCs.

The entries on the blogs have the same text as some of the spam distributed by the group behind the attacks. These attempt to trick people into clicking on links and downloading booby-trapped files using cleverly crafted messages.

Some pose as YouTube links others claim to be looking for testers of software packages or digital greetings cards.

Security experts estimate that the group can send out so much junk mail because they have hijacked so many Windows PCs via successive campaigns. Some suspect that the group has infected more than one million PCs over the last eight months.

One of the first things you got to do when you want your own stand alone blog is to go look for a web host. In the Philippines alone, there are a lot of web hosting companies that you can choose from and you have to choose carefully which web hosting company you wish to purchase from.

Personally, I only compared two web hosts. The only thing I compared between them is their prices. ^_^ I did not do enough research before making the purchase so I’m currently suffering from blog downtimes.

There are three things you should consider when looking for a web hosting.

• Price
• Features
• Testimonials

Price

This is the first thing that we should consider when “shopping” for a web hosting solution. We always want the cheapest option but this is not the only thing we should consider. Although you can say that you have gotten a bargain because of its low low price but it also has special features as poor customer support and frequent downtimes. Take note also that Linux Hosting is cheaper compared to Windows Hosting. (I’m not sure why it is cheaper though, my guess is that Linux is free but Windows is not?)

Features

This is the technical aspect in which you need to consider. The following are some of the common features:

• Storage/Space - This is the storage alloted for your files (100mb? 200mb? 500mb? 1gb) For example, the default wordpress installation takes up about 4mb only but it will grow when you start to add templates and plug-ins.
• Bandwidth per month - Every time your pages get visited “bandwidth” is getting used. Basically, it is also an important resource you need to look at since if you run out of bandwidth, your site will be unavailable. Bandwidth usage resets every month usually.
• Subdomains - You can understand this better if you have tried free hosting such as wordpress and blogspot. Each of your blogs there are a subdomain of wordpress or blogspot. For example, in blog1.wordpress.com and blog2.wordpress.com, blog1 and blog2 are the subdomains under the domain wordpress.com. Usually, web hosts give you the power to make as many subdomains as you want. ^_^
• Linux or Windows - You will have to choose the operating system of you web host. The installed programs, databases and other features are based from the operating system you pick. For example, your control panel when you pick Linux is Cpanel while in Windows it is Plesk. This is different from the operating system of your computer. Do not have the misconception of “Oh I’m running under Windows so I should also use Windows“.
• Email - Does it offer email services such as silkenhut@silkenhut.com?
• Server Software - This will differ depending on which OS your choose for your OS. Examples of these softwares are PHP, Perl, MySQL, PHPMyAdmin, MSSQL and ASP. I noticed that Linux hosting has more server softwares that Windows Hosting.

Take note that I only scratched the tip of the iceberg for the features you need to consider. ^_^

Testimonials

The first two, (price and features) can be found on the web hosting company’s homepage. They do their best to make you purchase from them. They only show you their good qualities while hiding their bad qualities. However, one thing you should also consider is the testimonials from their current and past clients. You can start by asking your friends which web hosting company did they purchase from and if they are satisfied. Did they come upon any problems? How fast were the services such as activation of your account, billing, and customer support? Also, ask them if they have experienced downtimes in their hosting and how often do they experience it.

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So there you have it, 3 things you need to consider before choosing your web host. If only I knew this before I bought mine. I hope you do not do the same mistake that I did, choosing only the cheapest option. ^_^

Hello everyone! I know most of the new PT grads are planning to get jobs in the US. It can be very overwhelming and confusing, so I’m offering tips on how to get started.

(Note: the procedure on this post is for applications from the Philippines)

If you have an agency or employer who will pay for your licensure, they may have a local agency here who will assist you with the process. Here is a general idea of what you’re going ro go through before getting to the US…

1. Decide on the state where you want to apply.
   
Each state will have a specific list of requirements for you to be qualified to take their licensure exam. To save you a lot of time and money, I suggest you go to www.fsbpt.org for the licensing authorities per state. Check their websites or contact them so that you have a specific idea on their requirements, or if your education credits will be enough to be qualified for licensure.   

2. Check the necessary documents for credentialling / visa screening.

A must for all states is that you have yourself undergo a credentialling process through a credentialling agency determined by the state. These can either be the FCCPT, ICD, IERF, etc., and will depend on the state. If your credentialling does not include a visa screen (a requirement if you’re planning to enter the US through a working or immigrant visa; or eventually change your status), you will need to have this done separately. Read the instructions carefully and make a list of all the required documents. Make sure you double check these before sending to avoid delays in processing your papers. This usually takes about 2-6 months to complete so better have this done before anything else.   

3. Apply for and take the english proficiency tests if necessary (TOEFL IBT).

This is also a requirement for visa screening. Again, given the large number of applicants, it will take some time for you to take the exam so better have this done ahead.

4. Review for the NPTE.

Once you’ve gotten the credentialling and english exam applications started, you may opt to start reviewing for the NPTE. A comprehensive review may take about 6 months, but you can actually prepare for the NPTE in about 2 months as long as you keep a schedule of about 6-8 hours a day and stick to it.
Topics sensitive to the NPTE are Musculoskeletal (Basic Anatomy/Kinesiology) and conditions, Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology and conditions, Pediatrics, Cardio-Pulmo, Orthotics-Prosthetics, Assessment Procedures, Tests and Measures, Therapeutic Exercise, Administration (including the US Healthcare System), Ethics (Guide to PT Practice).

5. Get your Alien Identification Number (AIN)

Foreign graduates without a US Social Security Number will need to apply for this as their temporary, unique ID number for use by the FSBPT during the licensure process. This does not expire. You may get the application form from the FSBPT website.

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I saw this meme over at Gloria's blog. I thought it was fun so I decided to give it a spin myself.

Here's what you need to do:
Go to www.google.com, write your name and the word “needs” in the text box and click the Goggle Search button. Just for fun, see what comes out of your search.

• Leah needs to shed the pounds and the sooner the better. (Uh, I don't think so!)


• Leah needs healing. (I desperately need to go to a spa!)


• Leah needs a job topic. (Actually, I need lots for my project.)


• Leah needs more training before she becomes the big star that she is GOING TO BE. (Pang-showbiz pala ako! :D )


• Leah needs to raise more than $4000 to cover the cost of her trip. (Yeah, and we need it soon!)


• Leah needs to change her lifestyle by incorporating regular involvement in physical activity. (I really do need a change of lifestyle. *sigh* )


• Leah needs to watch herself on TV after she makes the rounds of the talk shows. (See, pang-showbiz nga ako! :D )


• Leah needs to apply herself more. (Err, I don't exactly know where...)


• Leah needs to dream. (I agree! But how, when I'm usually sleep-deprived?)


• Leah needs a house now. (... of our own. Need I say more?)


• Leah needs more sleep than she gets and can be a handful if she’s tired. ('Nuff said!)

I enjoyed doing the meme so much I googled J's needs as well.

J needs...

• your votes again for most attractive man of the month.


• an adoptive parent who will be patient with him.


• a family that will provide structure


• to put the personal s**t or feelings aside


• support and encouragement to be successful


• as much freedom as possible so he can continue to explore and push his own boundaries

Hmm, google's got some pretty hardcore and personal stuff there for J. Not as much fun as mine was.

Alright, your turn. Let me know if you did the meme and posted the results in your blog so that I can hop over to your site and see what you've come up with. Good luck!

I forgot to tag people for the previous meme. Edited the post with the tagged people, but will place them here as well for those who are too lazy to check the post. Tagging aqrn785, Toki, Kara, Jenn, and kaosuke.

I’m busy trying to get my stuff organized now. Ugh~ I badly need to burn. I’m trying to survive with only 1GB free space in my main drive. Two of my other hard disks are at 150MB and 60MB.

- Side effects of Quinidine - Study paranoid schizo - Neostigmine for myasthenia gravis - Obsessive compulsive behavior - Suicide manifestation - Accident prevention for toddler - Abruption placenta & placenta previa - Side effects of carbamazepine - A client on Glucagon - Manifestation of client on DKA - Celiac sprue = Don’t give hotdog (contains gluten) on a bun - Heparin = subQ, use g

This is a long overdue post. I would like to thank my former officemate and friend Tom Frederick Bernardo for creating my cute blog header. He is a digital arts techie and also an animator. If someone out there want to solicit his services you may contact him through fr3do@manoproductions.com or mobile no. 09274449318. He is currently working as a Maya 3D Generalist (Organic and Mechanical Modeler, Animator) for a company producing full-length 3D animation films. He is also familiar with other Maya's animation tools including :

· Digital Hair Simulation using Maya 
· Digital Cloth Simulation using Syflex
· Modeling with Z-Brush 2.0, 
· Compositing with Adobe After Effects 6.5, 
· Adobe Photoshop CS2 
· Sound Editing with Adobe Audition 1.5